Family Blog

It’s always a good idea to have a stockpile of indoor play options for those rainy weekends, but it’s even more necessary during the winter, when even in South Louisiana, we just might have extra chilly temps! Sure, you could go to the movies, but if you want to allow the kiddos to explore, create, […]

Life seems to move so quickly these days. We’re all in a hurry, our attention spans are getting shorter, and OMG, the kids are always staring at screens! What’s one way to get a little respite from the madness? Family game night! According to Psych Central, the Internet’s largest and oldest independent mental health online […]

As parents, we’re often caught between two very seemingly disparate goals — giving our kids everything they want… and teaching them to appreciate what they have. Ugh, how do you balance the two, especially at Christmas? Well, we have a few suggestions… Donate Gently Used Toys & Books. Pick a Saturday before Christmas and clear […]

Here are some fun options for camps on both shores this holiday season. Be sure to confirm availability and other important details with the facility, in case anything has changed since the information below was gathered. New Orleans Adventure Quest Laser Tag 12/24 – 12/28 (no camp on 12/25) & 12/31-1/4 from 7:30am-5:30pm Adventure Quest […]

It’s no secret that people of all ages in this region love to party, and the fact that this list includes about 20 more events than last year proves it! We’ve pulled together as many family-friendly Christmas, Chanukah, and wintery fun events as we could, divided them into categories — mall Santas, ongoing events, and […]

As we usher in another joyous holiday season — filled with families, friends, festivities and feasts — it’s an excellent time to take inventory of all the blessings we often take for granted, and pass on the spirit of gratitude to our children. Helping them to realize how lucky we are to have roofs over […]

Other than driving, allowing your child to stay home unsupervised may be the scariest rite of passage we parents have to endure. But it doesn’t have to be a dramatic transition. We’ve all seen the MacCaulay Culkin holiday classic, but unlike his comically negligent parents, you can actually decide when and how, and make preparations […]

Like it or not, schools expect and often require a lot of parental involvement these days. Do you find yourself thinking, there’s no way my parents did this much when I was in school? It can be overwhelming to figure out if you’re doing enough when you’re already trying to balance work and domestic duties, […]

As always, it’s still a tad toasty here in Southeast Louisiana, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the fall season with the best of them! We’ve put together two lists — one of local and nearby pumpkin patches and corn mazes. The other is a huge list of Halloween events & activities — from […]

How do I love thee, kids-eat-free nights? Let me count the ways. First, there’s the free food. Second, I don’t have to cook. Third, lots of other people will probably be there for the kids’ night specials, too, so no one will care if your kids aren’t on their best behavior. Below are some […]